Scandinavian Peppernut Cookies

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, or 175 degrees Celsius. To prevent the baking sheets from sticking, lightly coat them with a thin layer of oil or cooking spray.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and granulated sugar, beating them together until they become light and airy. Gradually add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. After each addition, make sure to beat the mixture well.

Add the ground spices - cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves - to the mixing bowl and stir until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. Then, incorporate the salt into the mixture.

Gradually add the flour to the mixing bowl, one cup at a time, until the dough comes together in a cohesive mass.

Using your hands, shape small portions of the dough into tiny balls, approximately 1/2 teaspoon each. Place these miniature balls onto the prepared baking sheets.

Bake the cookies in a preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the bottom of each cookie is lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes on the baking sheets before transferring them to an airtight container.